Ukraine woke up to a chilling an event after a Russian strike on a residential building in Poltava. This attack came during continuous hostilities throughout the nation. The building was targeted and sadly, 14 lives were lost in the strike, including two children. A professor by education, Olena Yavorska and her husband Dmytro and nine-year-old daughter Sofia were among the casualties.  They were all on the second floor of the building.

Their lives were cut short by an unexpected attack. The strikes came from the Russian military.  This tragic event unfolded in the dead of the night,  on February 1st.  It was a tough day for the families and friends of the victims. The lives of nearly 200 people affected by this attack will never be the  same. Emergency services and psychologists were on the scene to help.

The shock of the missile strike has left the community in  a state of confusion.

Ukraine and Russia are pointing fingers at each other over a deadly strike at the Kursk region.  They both blame the other for the attack in Russia's Kursk region.  The strike hit an empty boarding school.  The military of Ukraine say Russia struck the school.  The Russian military say it was Ukraine

One thing is clear, there are is a lack of communication. The tug of war of words over the Kursk incident highlights the complexity of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict.

Ukraine's air defenses had their hands full fending off dozens and dozens of drones launched in the overnight hours.  This came as Ukraine faced additional attacks from Russian forces.

The night sky was lit up by the drone activity.  The drones flew over multiple regions including Kharkiv, Sumy and the capital city of Kyiv.  The 40 drones were taken down by the Ukraine air force. Despite that, the infrastructure of Ukraine, especially the energy sector, took a hit.  This wasn't the first time that Ukraine faced this type of attack, but constant attacks disrupt the lives of the people.

Over the last year, these types of skirmishes have left a lasting effect on the country. It is impossible to turn a blind eye. The physical and emotional toll is just too much.

Issues like these are a result of the  confrontation.  The fighting has only served to increase the hatred between the two countries.

The people affected by the strike in Poltava will never forget this tragic event, which highlights the harsh realities of war.  The ongoing conflict will continue to have an impact on the lives of those who are impacted.

Ukraine Struggles: Worrisome Attack on a Residential Area

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